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D -- SOURCES SOUGHT FOR COMMERCIAL OFF THE SHELF (COTS) NAVAL RESERVE ORDER WRITING SYSTEM POC (026)Cindy R. Shaver, Contracting Officer,(703)602-7703x610(026) The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) is seeking expressions of interest to determine if there are an adequate number of responsible and interested sources that can satisfy the anticipated Commander Naval Reserve Force (COMNAVRESFOR) requirement for significant improvement on the existing order writing process. High-level processes supported by the existing legacy systems include: Order Request Generation Order Request Approval Travel Management Cost Control The generation of an order request is the initial request for a reservist to temporarily relocate for duty or training. Such a request typically is initiated from a field site. The approval of orders is the allocation or obligation of funds necessary to support the cost of the request. Cost items that are typical for orders are per diem, subsistence, clothing, housing, and travel. Tracking the use of the funds and having the ability to perform reconciliation is essential. The order writing process ultimately makes available for the reservist the documentation required to support the temporary relocation. This may include specific written authorization for movement and authorization for commercial or military transportation. The Government requirement is for the new order writing system to provide capability for a widely distributed community, real-time access for orders requests and approvals, real-time access at the individual level for orders documentation delivery, and real-time tracking and availability of information about Naval Reserve orders past, present, and future. The Government is looking for innovative solutions to satisfy this order writing requirement. These solutions may include, but are not limited to modification of GOTS or COTS systems, development of a custom software solution, and turn-key services solutions from ASP's (Application Service Providers). The solution will require the contractor to address connectivity and data sharing with several other information systems that support military pay and bonuses. The desired solution must employ software with embedded help functionality to facilitate proper instruction for the average user to perform his or her duties relative to order writing and travel management. This system must additionally provide for adequate protection of potentially sensitive order writing process data, continuity of operations, systems, and data integrity. ASP's recommending turn-key services solutions to this requirement must address the "inherently governmental" issue and recommend approaches to deal with this issue in the RFI response. Firms having products or turn-key services that support the above-stated requirements are requested to provide clear and comprehensive information that addresses an approach to meeting these requirements. Interested firms should include points of contact, reference names, addresses, and phone numbers with their approach to this requirement. All information in response to this RFI should be addressed to Michael G. Lee, Code SEA02613M at the above address or via e-mail at LEEMG@navsea.navy.mil no later than 08/31/00. Additionally, the Government may invite interested parties to demonstrate their products, or discuss their plans for providing a turn-key services approach to this requirement. The Government will not provide payment for any information or demonstrations provided in response to this synopsis nor will the Government return any data provided. All data will be for official Government use only. This sources sought announcement is for informational and planning purposes only. Nothing said or implied during the sources sought process shall be construed to commit or obligate the Government to any further action or particular course of action on this initiative. Any actions taken by an industry participant, or any resources expended by an industry participant as a result of this announcement are solely at the risk and expense of the participant. The Government shall not be liable for those actions or expenses. This is not an Invitation for Bids (IFB), Request for Quotations (RFQ), or a Request for Proposals (RFP). Posted 08/14/00 (W-SN485755). (0227)

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